About this role
Job summary
Are you friendly, approachable, and looking to make a difference in your community? We're seeking enthusiastic volunteers to welcome patients, families, and carers attending our Learning Disability Service.
As a Meet & Greet Volunteer, you'll help create a warm and inclusive environment by greeting visitors, assisting with sign-in, providing directions, answering basic enquiries, and supporting the smooth running of clinics.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain NHS experience, develop new skills, and help improve the experience of people with learning disabilities and their families. Full training, support, and travel expenses are provided. Join us and be the friendly face that helps make every visit a positive one.
Main duties of the job
o Ensure a welcoming atmosphere for all patients and relativeso Sign patients in on S1o Direct patients and relatives within the departmento Replenish leaflets and information when requiredo Replenish sensory items in clinical areaso Accompany patients to other areas of EQ as requiredo Answering telephones and door at EQ and fielding enquiries and taking messageso Report any concerns to the Supervisor / Service Managero Ensure everyone signs in to the Meet and Greet
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/about-us/getting-involved/work-with-us/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Job description Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Person Specification
essential Essential
Good listening skills Motivated Punctual and reliable
Desirable
Interest in supporting people with a Learning Disability
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Address Barnard Court Health Centre
Old Courts Road
Brigg
DN20 8JD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)